Employee Benefits

The Employee Benefits Series of reports provides detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits.  

By purchasing these reports you will gain 

• detailed insight into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers enabling you to make informed strategic decisions.
• understand changes to State and Compulsory benefits including retirement benefits, death in service, unemployment and family benefits. 
• insights which assist key decision makers to align their business for forthcoming years. 

What are the global trends in employee benefits?

·       The Belgian social security system covers a large proportion of the population, and plays a significant role in the country’s employee benefits market. However, the recent debt crisis in European Union (EU) member states had an adverse impact on the employee benefits market.  

     The Japanese social security system is designed to assure a minimum standard of living to its citizens, as well as protection from social and economic risks. It consists of the following components: a public pension system, health services, and personal social services for the elderly and the disabled, family policy to support working women, employment of senior workers, and public assistance.

Most private benefit plans in the UK are voluntary in nature (excluding work injury, maternity benefit and redundancy pay). Many companies in the country provide supplement benefits to their employees, either in the form of contracted-in or contracted-out of the State’s Additional Retirement Pension (S2P). Most private benefits are defined contribution (DC) plans, as they indicate the cost associated with it in advance. 

The Saudi Arabian private sector is undergoing numerous changes; with the implementation of the Nitaqat system, for example, the government is promoting the employment of Saudi nationals in the private sector. Even after these efforts, young Saudi jobseekers are still reluctant to apply for private jobs due to their perception that government agencies offer better pay benefits and job security. To attract more qualified Saudi nationals, private companies in the country are offering numerous fringe benefits. The most commonly offered fringe benefits are housing allowance, travelling allowance, loan facility, and training and development programs.

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Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Brazil, Russia, India, China, USA, UK, Hungary, Slovenia, Japan, Denmark, Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Uganda, Austria, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Croatia, Norway, Poland, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Canada, Belguim.

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Wealth in Russia

HNWI Asset Allocation in Russia 2014

Ultra HNWIs in Russia 2014

Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in Russia 2014

The Wealth in Russia reports are an unparalleled resource and the leading resource of its kind. Compiled and curated by a team of expert research specialists, the report comprises a wide variety of data. With the wealth reports as the foundation for our research, analysis and forecasts to 2018 you can compose new strategies to grow your business effectively. 

These reports provide a thorough analysis of the private banking and wealth management sector, latest merger and acquisition activity, and the opportunities and challenges that it faces. Buy all three reports to gain a really strong understanding of the landscape of the Russian wealth industry. All three reports are designed to complement each other and give the consumer a full package. These reports are ideal to grow your business, give you the knowledge of the challenges within the industry or for in depth information based on the Russian wealth market.

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Report highlights

Ultra HNWIs inRussia 2014

There were 1,318 UHNWIs in Russia in 2013, with an average per capita wealth of US$454 million, making them the prime target group for wealth sector professionals. Of this total, there were 108 billionaires, 643 centimillionaires and 567 affluent millionaires. UHNWIs accounted for just under 1% of the total HNWI population of Russia in 2013, slightly higher than the global average of 0.7%. During the review period, the number of UHNWIs in Russia increased by 118%, from 603 in 2009 to 1,318 in 2013. There was a range of performance between the different UHNWI wealth bands; the number of billionaires increased by 208%, while the number of centmillionaires and affluent millionaires increased by 110% and 115% respectively. WealthInsight expects the number of UHNWIs to increase by 5%, to reach 1,399 in 2018. This will include 125 billionaires, 680 centimillionaires and 594 affluent millionaires.

HNWI AssetAllocation in Russia 2014

In 2013, equities was the largest asset class for Russian HNWIs, with 29% of the total HNWI assets, followed by real estate with 20%, business interests with 19%, fixed-income with 17.5%, alternatives with 7% and cash and deposits with 5%.Equities, alternatives and real estate recorded growth during the review period at respective rates of 102%, 96% and 86%. Alternative assets held by Russian HNWIs increased during the review period, from 7% of the total HNWI assets in 2009 to 7% in 2013; HNWI allocations to commodities increased from 1% of total assets in 2009 to 2% in 2013. Over the forecast period, WealthInsight expects allocations in commodities to decline back to 1% of total HNWI assets by 2018, as global liquidity tightens due to a forecast near-term drop in demand from China for raw materials. This is expected to cause global commodity prices to flatten out .As of 2013; Russian HNWI liquid assets valued US$594 billion, representing 52% of total wealth holdings.

Challenges andOpportunities for the Wealth Sector in Russia 2014

In 2013, Russian HNWIs held 30% (US$345 billion) of their wealth outside of their home country; the worldwide average is 20–30%. WealthInsight expects foreign asset holdings to increase to US$404 billion by 2018, accounting for 29% of the country’s total HNWI assets. In 2013, Europe accounted for 60% of the foreign assets of Russian HNWIs. It was followed by Asia-Pacific with 17%, North America with 11%, the Middle East with 5%, Latin America with 3% and Africa with 1%.Russian HNWI allocations to Europe decreased sharply compared with other regions during the review period, from 72% in 2009 to 60% in 2013. Over the forecast period, WealthInsight expects HNWIs to reduce their level of investment in Europe to 54% of foreign HNWI assets by 2018, with investments decreasing due to growing confidence in Asian economies.

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UK Wealth Report 2014

UK Wealth Report 2014  provides extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in the UK. Reviewing the performance and asset allocations of HNWIs and ultra-HNWIs in the UK, it also includes an evaluation of the local wealth management market.

 

Report Highlights

• There were 675,139 HNWIs in the UK in 2013. These HNWIs held US$2.5 trillion in wealth, and wealth per HNWI was US$3,769,324.
• In 2013, the UK’s HNWI numbers rose by 2.8%, following a 1.2% decrease in 2012. Growth in HNWI wealth and volumes is expected to improve over the forecast period. 
• The number of UK HNWIs is forecast to grow by 12.7% to reach 783,549 by 2018, and HNWI wealth is expected to grow by 27.0%, to reach US$3.4 trillion by 2018. 
• In 2013, equities was the largest asset class for UK HNWIs, with 28.6% of total HNWI assets, followed by business interests with 25.4%, real estate with 17.5%, fixed-income with 15.8%, cash and deposits with 6.7%, and alternatives with 6.0%. 
• Equities, real estate and alternatives recorded growth at respective review-period rates of 47.3%, 32.8% and 32.3%. 
• Alternative assets held by UK HNWIs increased during the review period from 5.8% of total HNWI assets in 2009 to 6.0% in 2013. 
• HNWI allocations to commodities increased from 1.1% of total assets in 2009 to 1.4% in 2013. 
• Allocations in commodities are expected to decline over the forecast period, reaching 1.0% of total HNWI assets by 2018, as global liquidity tightens from an expected drop in demand from China for raw materials, which will cause global commodity prices to flatten. 
• In 2013, UK HNWI liquid assets amounted to US$1.3 trillion, representing 51.2% of wealth holdings.

Related Reports:

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• Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in the UK 2014
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The Future of the Israeli Defense Industry – Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2019

The large number of companies operating within the Israeli defense industry intensifies competition between domestic defense firms.

Future of the Israeli Defense Industry – Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2019 provides readers with a detailed analysis of both historic and forecast Israeli defense industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies and key news. Gain information about the various military requirements that are expected to generate revenues during the forecast period.

Report Highlight:

Defense expenditure is expected to record growth at a CAGR of just under 6% during the forecast period. This growth can be partially attributed to the US$15.5 billion, the country receives as military aid from the US scheduled by 2019. Moreover, the continued security threats from Palestine terrorist organizations and hostile relationship with Iran and Syria are forecast to result in Israel spending over US$111 billion on defense during the forecast period. 

During the forecast period, Israeli defense expenditure as a percentage of GDP is expected to average 5.3%, owing to the increasing territorial conflicts with Palestine and the subsequent threats posed to the security of the nation. Consequently, Israel is expected to focus its expenditure on the procurement of fighter aircraft, missiles, frigates, border security equipment, and communication systems.

The Israeli homeland security market is expected to grow in 2019; the result of continuous threats of terrorist attacks and an increased rate of illegal immigration and growing crime rates in the country. Consequently, the demand for surveillance equipment, radars, and sensors is anticipated to increase during the forecast period. 

In addition to domestic distribution, Israeli defense firms also export homeland security equipment to countries in Central Europe, the Far East, Asia, Latin America, South Africa, Western Europe, and the US. 

The Global Defence Industry

The main products of the defence industry are military hardware (fighter jets, helicopters, drones, tanks, warships, satellites) and services (IT services, training). 

The defence business in the US accounts for almost 20% of the federal budget. The next largest markets for defence products and services are China, France, Japan, Russia and the UK. Other markets to be considered are Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Turkey.

The current conflict in the middle east has led to a ramp up in US spending in the industry with drone manufacturers faring particularly well. 

Our publishers who specialise in defence and security have recently published some interesting reports on the industry. Reports of particular interest include:

The Global Electronic Warfare Market

Business Environment and Investment Outlook for ISR Technologies

The Global Military Infrastructure and Logistics Market - Country Analysis

The Global Military Infrastructure and Logistics Market - Industry Trends, Recent Developments and Challenges

The Global Military Infrastructure and Logistics Market 2014-2024 - Major Programs

The Global Cybersecurity Market 2014-2024
The Global Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Market 2014-2024 

Research and Experts defence industry reports help our clients:

• Gain detailed profiles of the top domestic and foreign defense manufacturers with information about their products, alliances, recent contract wins and financial analysis wherever available. This will provide a total competitive landscape of the sector.

• Provides user confidence to make the correct business decisions based on a detailed analysis of the defense industry market trends for the coming years.

• Understand the various military requirements which are expected to generate revenues during the forecast period.

Oil and Gas Business Confidence Report Q3 2014

Oil and Gas Business Confidence Report Q3 2014 is the new report from Research and Experts that globally analyzes industry opinions on the latest economic and customer issues, and their impact on investment decisions and growth prospects within the oil and gas industry. 

This report also examines executive opinion on the current and future state of the economy and its retrospective effect on the industry. We analyze the likely effect of supplier price changes, sales performance, and staff headcount within the industry over July–September 2014 and in addition, provide an overview of the key priorities, threats, and opportunities for the global oil and gas industry.

Report highlights

Survey results reveal that 46% of Oil and Gas industry executives consider the current economic conditions to be stable across the globe, while 30% communicated that the current economic conditions are favorable for Q3 2014. This indicates that the business environment of the global Oil and Gas industry is performing well and is consistent. Moreover, with proven strong reserves in the Middle East region, and constantly increasing oil prices due to rising demand across the globe, the Oil and Gas industry is forecast to be profitable in Q3 2014. 

According to a press release in June 2014 by the World Bank about the global economic prospects, it is evident that economic recovery in developed countries such as the US is gaining momentum and is expected to grow by just under 2% in 2014, increasing to 2.4% in 2015.

Moreover, the global economy is expected to increase considerably in 2015 and 2016, with more contribution from developed economies. Evidencing the trend, in September 2014, German engineering company Siemens announced its intent to acquire oil equipment manufacturer Dresser-Rand, which is based in the US, for over US$7 billion. Siemens announced its plans to operate Dresser-Rand, which has manufacturing facilities in the US, the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Norway, India, and Brazil, as the company's core Oil and Gas business by retaining its brand name and the US headquarters.